10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Youth Concert full of talent
ENJOY music by talented young Toowoomba singers and instrumentalists at the 2014 Youth Charity Concert today.
DETAILS The charity concert will be held from 2pm at the Concordia Lutheran College Chapel at 154 Stephen St, Toowoomba. Tickets are available at the door for $8. All proceeds will be donated to the Toowoomba Hospice Association. For details, visit youthcharityconcert.blogspot.com.
Countdown for dinner dance
DANCE the night away at the ’60s Rock and Roll Dinner Dance tonight. Entertainment will be by The Countdowns and attendees will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and a three-course buffet dinner.
DETAILS The dance will be held tonight at the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre at 20 Baker St, Toowoomba. Tickets are $75/per person. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. For details or tickets
Oktoberfest at The Spotted Cow
IT’S time to strap on the Lederhosen again with Toowoomba’s greatest Oktoberfest celebrations to be held at The Spotted Cow Hotel today. Patrons will again don traditional dress and give their arms a workout lumbering the traditional Oktoberfest steins.
DETAILS An expanded variety of international and local beers will be served while people can bring their own steins to the day. Ten varieties of beer steins will be available for purchase. Head chef Nicole Croker will also get into the action by whipping up some traditional German feasts. Oktoberfest 2014 starts from noon today.
Middle Ridge Markets
COME to the Markets at Middle Ridge this weekend. The markets are run by Global Care – Mates Helping Mates.
DETAILS The markets are on today on the corner of Spring and Hume streets from 8am to 1pm. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/Global CareMarkets.
Calling all runners
TOOWOOMBA runners are invited to join the Roger Guard Memorial Marathon tomorrow. Events include a three-quarter maraton, half-marathon and 10km runs.
DETAILS To register visit www.toowoombaroad runners.org.au. Online registration closes at 11am today. Prices are $45 for the marathon and ¾ marathon, $35 for the ½ marathon and $25 for the 10km event. The marathon and 3/4 will start at 5.30am, 1/2 marathon starts at 6.30am and 10km starts at 7am.
Breakfast with jazz backing
ENJOY a home-cooked breakfast with great local jazz in a relaxing park setting tomorrow. This is the first time the Darling Downs Region Scouts have used this unique oasis in the middle of the Highfields precinct for a music event. The hope is to develop a signature jazz festival that will bring visitors and financial benefit to the whole Highfields community.
The Breakfast and Jazz at the Glen event will be held in the park-like surroundings of Wirraglen at Wirraglen Rd, Highfields, today from 8am.
DETAILS Entry is $20 per person and entertainment will be by the Jim Miller Big Band, High Altitude Harmony and a local high school big band. For more details phone Barry Keleher on 4634 1724.
Create your own furniture
COME along to one of Cobb and Co Museum’s Stick Furniture Workshops this weekend and create a piece of furniture that will add rustic charm to your home and leave your visitors in awe of your creative endeavours.
DETAILS The cost of $305 includes expert tutelage from Andrew Macdonald, all required materials and food from the Cobb’s Coffee Shop. The workshops are held today and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at the museum. For details phone 4659 4900.
Just Rock offers social dance
JUST Rock Toowoomba is holding its monthly social dance tonight. The dance starts at 7.30pm and will run to 11.30pm. Band Suzie Jay and the Ace will provide entertainment and a light supper will be supplied.
DETAILS Entry is $15 or $12 for members. Tomorrow the group will hold rock ‘n’ roll dance lessons from 1pm to 4pm. For more details phone Lynda on 0438 302 106 or Dennis on 0402 810 793.
Markets on at Black Forest Hill
COME visit the Black Forest Hill Markets at Black Forest Hill, Warrego Hwy, Cabarlah tomorrow.
DETAILS The markets includes local arts and crafts, home-baked goodies, fresh produce, nursery, cafe, gift shop and cuckoo clocks galore. The markets are open tomorrow from 9am to 1pm. For details phone 0433 277 092.
Darling Downs Spring Rose Show
THE Darling Downs Rose Society is holding the 2014 Spring Championship Rose Show this weekend. Come see the largest display of exhibition roses on the Darling Downs as well as a Heritage Rose display, an Iris display and a Geranium Society display. Roses are for sale.
DETAILS The show will be held at the Holy Name Hall (188 Bridge St) today from 10.30am to 5pm and tomorrow from 9am to 3pm. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children. For details, phone Leo Cooper on 4633 1957 or Maureen Hultgren on 4634 3086.